Infrastructure Delivery Lead – Capital Projects

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Free health insurance

Annual health checks

Leave purchase option

Eye test reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is seeking a relationship-focused Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of capital infrastructure projects within the Design and Delivery team. You will guide projects from planning through procurement, delivery, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality that meets council and community expectations.

Successful candidates will bring extensive infrastructure or building project management experience, strong commercial

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate or tertiary qualification in a discipline related to infrastructure, building, or project management.
• Formal project management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is desirable.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale infrastructure, building, or construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused leader who can influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex capital projects across the full lifecycle.
• Manage consultants, contractors and suppliers to achieve objectives.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide robust project controls, reporting and governance support.
• Identify and manage commercial, operational and delivery risks.
• Ensure alignment with Council objectives, standards and community outcomes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Communication

Contract management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 or similar)

Job description

Hamilton City Council is seeking a relationship-focused Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of capital infrastructure projects within the Design and Delivery team. You will guide projects from planning through procurement, delivery, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality that meets council and community expectations.

Successful candidates will bring extensive infrastructure or building project management experience, strong commercial